The Country of Hip-Hop/Rap

Where did Rap come from? Of course one would say the ghettos of America. However, a better question is, where has rap gone? The answer is everywhere. In class this week we read about Reggaeton and how it came out of the inner city ghetto of Latin America. The art styles known as Hip-Hop and Rap have spread to many different countries. This week we discussed how Don Omar made his rise to stardom and we discussed the connection with the Reggaeton style and traditional black Rap.

There is of course a huge connection because the art itself wouldn't be around if it hadn't been for blacks in America. The question is not that are they connected but to what extent. I understand it as the Reggeaton style is a remix to the traditional style. Using a different language and talked about different issues. The Reggeaton styles of Don Omar are no more different than the styles of Lupe Fiasco or Mos Def other than their place of origin.

However the world of Hip-Hop is literally all around the world. The style and skill doesn't stop in the western Hemisphere. Very few people know this but there are even rappers in other countries such as Drunken Tiger, an artist from Korea. He is well known for his song "Monster" He's been around for a while and has been using the style of Hip-Hop to fund his career. He even has many fans among the Korean-American group. The number of artists in other countries is endless.

The world is full of rappers and Hip-Hop artists from many different backgrounds. The art of Hip-Hop is a black-originated but worldly-participated action. Check out some of these other rappers from different countries

Drunken Tiger - Monster

Zock-On - Teriyaki Boyz ft. Pharrell & Busta Rhymes

Don Omar - Taboo

Lady Sovereign - Love Me or Hate Me